Actually, I was planning to go to a different university.

However, my high school teacher told me to get a brochure for Tohoku Gakuin University, so I did. That's when I first saw the brochure for Department of Co-existing Society Studies, and I thought, "This is it!" I thought, "If I can study social welfare at Tohoku Gakuin University, I want to go there!"

Because it was such a sudden change of plans, people around me were worried.

So I called the admissions office and asked them to tell me more about Department of Co-existing Society Studies. I met with a professor from the department and they explained it to me. I still remember what the professor said: "Qualifications are good, but don't you think it's also good to learn broadly without being bound by qualifications?"

That's right, I don't want to get a qualification in caregiving or anything like that.

Also, I was interested in how people with and without disabilities could get along well with each other. That's welfare, or rather, it's about coexistence. I wanted to think about how to create a society where we can all live together in this department.

The introductory course on symbiotic societies is fascinating!

Taking this class has broadened my understanding of "living together." Because it deals with relatable topics, I can listen to it as if it were about me, and I find myself agreeing with the content every time. Plus, the teacher is incredibly unique! They use music and talk about their own family. It's truly a subject I'm glad I chose, and I highly recommend it!